Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jim Rogash

Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots smiles from the sidelines in the fourth quarter during a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots smiles from the sidelines in the fourth quarter during a game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jared Wickerham

Donte' Stallworth #19 of the New England Patriots dives across the goal line to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Houston Texans during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Donte' Stallworth #19 of the New England Patriots dives across the goal line to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Houston Texans during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jim Rogash

Donte' Stallworth #19 of the New England Patriots beats Brandon Harris #26 of the Houston Texans to a pass and runs the ball into end zone for a touchdown in the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Donte' Stallworth #19 of the New England Patriots beats Brandon Harris #26 of the Houston Texans to a pass and runs the ball into end zone for a touchdown in the second half at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jared Wickerham

Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots runs in for the touchdown after catching a pass in front of Bradie James #53 of the Houston Texans during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots runs in for the touchdown after catching a pass in front of Bradie James #53 of the Houston Texans during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jim Rogash

Brandon Lloyd #85 celebrates his touchdown with Wes Welker #83 and Dan Connolly #63 of the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Lloyd scored when he picked up a ball fumbled by teammate Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots.

Brandon Lloyd #85 celebrates his touchdown with Wes Welker #83 and Dan Connolly #63 of the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Lloyd scored when he picked up a ball fumbled by teammate Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jim Rogash

Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots celebrates his touchdown run with Tom Brady, Brandon Lloyd #85, and Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots in the second half against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots celebrates his touchdown run with Tom Brady, Brandon Lloyd #85, and Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots in the second half against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jim Rogash

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shakes hands with Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans after Patriot win at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shakes hands with Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans after Patriot win at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Houston Texans v New England Patriots

Jared Wickerham

James Casey #86 of the Houston Texans attempts to hurdle Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots after catching a pass during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

James Casey #86 of the Houston Texans attempts to hurdle Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots after catching a pass during the game at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.